16-3-12. Supreme Court declaration of judicial emergency by order--Contents.
The Supreme Court may declare the existence of a judicial emergency, which shall be done by order. The order shall state:
(1)The jurisdictions affected by the order;
(2)The nature of the emergency necessitating the order;
(3)The period or duration of the judicial emergency; and
(4)Notwithstanding the provisions of §16-6-16, any other information relevant to the suspension or restoration of court operations.
An order issued under this section takes effect immediately upon its issuance and may have retroactive effect to the extent specifically provided.
Source: SL 2007, ch 132, §2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 16 - Courts and Judiciary
Chapter 03 - Supreme Court Rules
Section 16-3-1 - Law governing making of rules.
Section 16-3-3 - Substantive rights not to be affected by rules.
Section 16-3-5 - Rules governing petitions for and notice of court rules.
Section 16-3-6.1 - Amendment of existing rule--Publication.
Section 16-3-7 - Filing of rules with secretary of state--Distribution and publication.
Section 16-3-9 - Supreme Court rules governing attorneys.
Section 16-3-10 - Facsimile transmissions to Supreme Court justices.
Section 16-3-11 - Grounds for declaration of judicial emergency.
Section 16-3-12 - Supreme Court declaration of judicial emergency by order--Contents.
Section 16-3-13 - Designation of another facility for court business.
Section 16-3-15 - Notice of order declaring judicial emergency.